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Kyle P. Simpson

Driven and inquisitive self starter, with a strong administrative acumen and thorough knowledge of computer programming languages for data analysis, warehousing, and visualization. Skilled facilitator & capable communicator experienced in qualitative & quantitative research methods.
I am currently seeking a Research Assistant position which would allow me to apply and further develop these skills.

Professional History

Lodgement Administrator

Accident Compensation Commission, NZ

Dunedin, NZ

Present - 2021

  • Performed expedient & accurate data entry.
  • Actioned Simple cover decisions.
  • Completed a range of administration duties.

Data Analyst

Fungus Federation

Auckland, NZ

2020 - 2019

  • Modeled Pleurotus Polmonarious fruiting data.
  • Simulated fruiting data for various other mushroom species.
  • Provided data driven insights into sustainable business growth.

Undergraduate Psychology Course Tutor

University of Wellington School of Psychology

Wellington, NZ

2019 - 2018

  • Introduced reflective journaling & peer feedback as course components.
  • Taught course content & graded assignments.
  • Assisted with School of Psychology transition from SPSS to R.

Managing Director

Barsquire Beverage Consultancy Services

Wellington, NZ

2016 - 2012

  • Curated database of spirits & cocktail recipes.
  • Supplied consultancy services to the hospitality industry.
  • Recruitment & Mentoring.

Volunteering & Pro Bono Work

Data Analyst

Barrio Del Chur Artist & Event Collective

Wellington, NZ

Present - 2018

  • Designed & distributed surveys.
  • Applied qualitative & quantitative analysis to survey and social media.
  • Interactive Dashboard Creation.

Junior Data Scientist

Greenback Ltd.

Auckland, NZ

2021 - 2020

  • Modeled NZ native tree growth & sequestration potential.
  • Researched & communicated forestry & sequestration science to development team.

Mentor

Te Pūtahi Atawhai – Māori & Pasifika Academic Support

Wellington, NZ

2018 - 2017

  • Tutored Psychology Research Methods & statistics course content.
  • Provided additional academic & peer support.
  • Received extensive cultural awareness & sensitivity training.

Education

Double BA Psychology & Philosophy

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington, NZ

2019 - 2015

  • Research Assistant for Emotion & Ritual Study.
  • Research Assistant to Mind & Culture Lab.

Certification

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Coursera/Google

N/A

Present - 2021

Course Certificate Introduction to Machine Learning

Coursera/Duke University

N/A

2021 - 2020